With more than 500 stunning colour photographs and 464 pages of practicaladvice, The Home Book is the decorating guide you will turn to time andagain, whether you're planning a major renovation or making small changes. Filled with insider tips from industry professionals on everything fromproportion and flow to favourite colours for various rooms and moods(complete with swatches), as well as illustrated surveys of fixtures andfurniture that will let you compare a range of styles at a glance. Alsocontains special sections on designing a loft-like space, a studioapartment and an indoor-outdoor room; a thoughtful discussion of greendesign; and suggestions for setting a budget and timeline for yourprojects. Comprehensive and clear, full of insight into the way we live,this is a book you'll turn to again and again.